Scholarships

The West High Alumni Association offers a $2,000 scholarship for graduating seniors planning to attend a Utah college, university, or trade school.

The Alumni Association receives money from many generous sources and donors for college scholarships. We welcome and encourage donations as an individual, family, graduating class, or anonymously. Your interest in donating and supporting our ongoing efforts to provide students with scholarships is appreciated.

One of the primary goals of the West High Alumni Association is to help ensure as many graduating West High students as possible have the opportunity to further their education. Our focus is providing scholarships to students who demonstrate West High involvement, desire to obtain an education and financial need.

To-date, we have given more than $1.3 million in scholarship funds.

If you would like to participate in this initiative, please click here to learn more about donating.

WHAA Graduating Senior Scholarships

This application collects detailed personal, academic, and financial information to evaluate candidates and requires follow-up reporting during college.

Scholarship Details and Award Timing

The scholarship amount is $2,000, disbursed over the first and second semesters of the freshman year, with awards presented at the Senior Breakfast event.

Applicants must provide personal data, academic records including GPA and ACT scores, college enrollment plans, and details on other scholarships or grants received.

The application also includes essay questions about school activities, community involvement, career goals, and memorable experiences, along with certification of information accuracy and consent to provide college follow-up data.

The deadline to apply is March 31st, 11:59 pm.

Questions? If you have any questions, please email the WHAA Scholarships Chair at [email protected]

Minimum Eligibility, and Requirements

Applicant must:

• Be an incoming college freshman for the current academic year
• Demonstrate financial need
• Demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a college education
• Not be a current recipient of a scholarship award(s) totaling $4,000
• Academic performance, other scholarships, community service and, other factors may also be considered in the selection process
• Agree to provide follow-up information, such as grades or credit hours, regarding the recipient’s college experience to WHAA (for informational purposes only)
• Complete the online scholarship application by March 31st, at 11:59 p.m.